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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 565.32, 847.08 and 411

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 565.32, 847.08 and 411 is: 615.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    565.32 : 847.08 = 411 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    565.32/847.08 = 411/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    565.32x = 847.08 × 411
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    565.32x = 348,149.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 348,149.88/565.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 615.85

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